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Immediately a Safety Car in GP Russia after two crashes in the first lap

Immediately a Safety Car in GP Russia after two crashes in the first lap

27-09-2020 12:33
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Matt Gretton

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The start of the Russian Grand Prix was chaotic. The race for Lance Stroll and Carlos Sainz ended immediately.

In turn two it was immediately over for Carlos Sainz. The McLaren driver ends up making a detour, but then hits the barrier himself.


Safety Car after Stroll crash

Lance Stroll, meanwhile, is hit by Charles Leclerc a few corners later, causing the Racing Point driver to spin and end up in the wall. The crash causes enough damage for the race management to bring out the safety car.